AnswerChain motels along Central Ave, west
of Interstate 87 (exit 2) are only about a 10 minute drive from
downtown, and prices are low. A good downtown option is the Pine
Haven B&B, a Victorian home with feather beds and
surprisingly reasonable rates.

QuestionI'll be in Albany in
a few weeks, how do I find out what events will be going on and what are
some good clubs to go to?

Answer:Lark Street is the
happening strip in with lots of good shops, restaurants, and trendy
lounges and clubs, For entertainment and club info in the Albany
area, pick up a copy of Metroland, the free alternative weekly
paper.

Question:Where is a nice hotel to stay at in downtown
Albany?

Answer:The Crowne Plaza Hotel is a very nice hotel in
downtown Albany at State St and Loge.

Question:Where do the
locals go for breakfast and lunch?

Answer:Grandma's Country
Kitchen on Route 5 in Albany. It's an old fashioned restaurant that specializes in dishes that Grandma used to make like apples pie, meat
loaf, and don't forget those mashed potatoes with the
lumps.